Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stillman Valley, IL
Stillman Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Stillman Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172569002781
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillman Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stillman Valley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 433
- students enrolled
Stillman Valley High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillman Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stillman Valley, IL.
School address
District: Meridian Cusd 223 · Illinois
NCES ID 172569002781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stillman Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stillman Valley High School
Stillman Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Stillman Valley, Illinois, enrolling 433 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Meridian Cusd 223 also operates Highland Elem School (381 students) and Meridian Jr High School (328 students) alongside Stillman Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stillman Valley High School compares
Stillman Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Stillman Valley High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian Cusd 223, which includes Stillman Valley High School.
$15,722
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 45.1%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stillman Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Center Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillman Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stillman Valley High School
How many students attend Stillman Valley High School?
Stillman Valley High School has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillman Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Stillman Valley High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillman Valley High School?
Stillman Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stillman Valley High School rank among public schools in Stillman Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillman Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stillman Valley, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stillman Valley on the city page.
Is Stillman Valley High School a good school?
Stillman Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Meridian Cusd 223?
Besides Stillman Valley High School, Meridian Cusd 223 also operates Highland Elem School (381 students), Meridian Jr High School (328 students), and Monroe Center Grade School (327 students). See the Meridian Cusd 223 district page for the complete list.
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